Articles from the July 1, 2017 edition
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Famous Showman Had His Start in Tulare County
He was a western man through and through. Lean in frame, he stood 6'5" and wore buckskin clothing. He was a crack shot, an expert on horseback and when performing, he made rodeo... — Updated 10/9/2017
Seniors Face Economic Barriers to Better Health
America's seniors are seeing improvements in clinical care but are facing significant economic barriers to better health, according to the key findings from United Health Foundation... — Updated 10/9/2017
Flag Ceremony Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month
An Elder Abuse Awareness Flag Ceremony was held at Government Plaza in Visalia on June 6, which was attended by about 70 people. Speakers included Tulare County Board of... — Updated 10/9/2017
Puzzle Time
COMIC STRIPS OF THE 50S AND 60S Fill in the blanks of the names of these comic strips that were popular in the 50s and 60s: 1. A _ _ y C _ _ p 2. B _ _ t _ _ B _ _ l _ _ 3. B _ _ n _ _ e 4. B _ _ n _ _ S _ _ r _ 5. M _ _ m _ _ u _... — Updated 10/9/2017
New 'Little Big Shots' TV Show Celebrates Extraordinary Seniors
"Little Big Shots: Forever Young" premiered on Wednesday, June 21 with five amazing young-at-heart seniors and a special guest appearance by Betty White. The one-hour show on NBC... — Updated 10/9/2017
Fashion Tips to Stay in Style
Muumuus and mom jeans or spangled capris and Aloha shirts - is this really all the fashion world has to offer women over the age of 60? Do mature women who desire to dress... — Updated 10/9/2017
California Highway Patrol Seeks More Local Senior Volunteers
If you are at least 55 years old and meet a few other requirements, the California Highway Patrol wants you! The CHP is looking to increase the numbers of people involved in its... — Updated 10/9/2017
Open Arms House Hosts Open House
More than 100 people attended the open house for the Open Arms House in Visalia on June 22. Board members conducted tours and answered questions. Craig VanHorn brought the A&W... — Updated 10/9/2017
Local Veteran Participates in Honor Flight
Recently, Korean War Veteran Robert Geissler (waving in photo) and his guardian, daughter Betsy Champ, toured Washington, D.C. with Central Valley Honor Flight #13. Geissler... — Updated 10/9/2017
Social Security Administration Changes System... Again
America's Social Security system appears to be holding to the old adage - If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Last August, the Social Security Administration implemented... — Updated 10/9/2017
Vet Centers
Congress established the Vet Center Program in 1979 because a significant number of Vietnam veterans had problems readjusting to civilian life. They are community based, and in... — Updated 10/9/2017
Quick News & Updates
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that in late April the first confirmed illness in California this season due to West Nile virus occurred in Kings County. An illness caused by the virus was reported in... — Updated 10/9/2017
Medicare Changes Intended to Thwart Potential Scammers
In an effort to reduce identity theft and fraud, the nation's 60 million Medicare enrollees will be receiving new cards next year, and are being warned to watch for an inevitable... — Updated 10/9/2017
